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Spurs waive 2021 lottery pick Joshua Primo, who says he is focusing on 'mental health treatment'

Joshua Primo is out in San Antonio.

The Spurs announced on Friday night that they had waived Primo, who they used the No. 12 overall pick on in last year's draft.

"It is our hope that, in the long run, this decision will serve the best interest of both the organization and Joshua," Spurs CEO RC Buford said in a brief statement.

The Spurs did not elaborate on why they opted to waive Primo — who, now 19, was the youngest player selected in the 2021 draft. Spurs coach Gregg Popovich quickly shut down any questions about the decision on Friday night ahead of their game with the Chicago Bulls.